Uzbekistan
Demobbed Afghans Face Uncertain Future
The interim government wants militiamen to hand in their weapons, but their prospects on Civvy Street are far from promising.
Seeds of Hope for Babur Gardens
International organisations hope to restore a once-spectacular tomb, palace and mosque on the outskirts of Kabul
New Indian Consulate Signals Closer Ties
India and Pakistan jostle for markets – and influence – in Afghanistan.
Kabulis Dress Up After a Fashion
Many young Afghans are turning to Bollywood movies for style tips – but only in the more cosmopolitan areas of the capital.
Veteran General Goes for Presidency
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
Tourists Back on Afghan Trail
Afghanistan looks to foreign visitors - and their money - to boost the country and its economy.
Painful Legacy of US Airstrikes
Many Afghans say they had to pay a heavy price for the American bombing raids that forced the Taleban out of power.
Kabulis Question US Motives
Afghans enjoy the freedoms that flowed from the overthrow of the Taleban, but are deeply sceptical about the events and motives behind the toppling of the brutal regime.
Afghanistan Overhauls War on Drugs
A new government department is set to tackle the opium trade – but will it prevail?